A new 3,300-square-foot medical marijuana dispensary, Mynt, prepares to open on February 17 at 132 E. Second St. in downtown Reno, steps from Greater Nevada Field. Local business owners position the outlet amid pawn shops, budget steakhouses, and casinos, targeting both residents and tourists in a high-traffic area. This launch underscores Nevada's distinctive allowance for out-of-state medical marijuana patients, one of few states with such provisions.
Strategic Location Enhances Patient Reach
Co-owner Scott Dunseath emphasizes patient access as the driving force behind the site selection. The dispensary sits near downtown hotels, the Truckee River, and both major hospitals, making it convenient for locals and visitors alike. Nevada's policy enables roughly a dozen Northern Nevada dispensaries to serve non-residents, a rarity nationwide that draws medical users from afar.
Backed by Local Cannabis Network
Mynt represents the latest project from Kynd Cannabis Co., led by Mark Pitchford, Joanna O'Neal, physician Dr. Sean Devlin, and Dunseath, who also runs Reno Envy retail. The group includes Strainz, a product brand from Hugh and Chris Hempel, plus Prestige Worldwide, a firm handling permits, licensing, and lobbying under Clint Cates, Kiera Sears, and attorney Joey Gilbert. Kynd focuses on cultivation and extraction in Reno, building a vertically integrated operation.
Nevada Design Meets Urban Revival
Inside the former 2006 office space, abandoned after the recession, crews install stone mosaics, oak slab counters, and vintage downtown Reno photos for a local aesthetic. Exterior stucco work nears completion, with dozens of security cameras addressing vagrants in the neighborhood. Neighbors include a Vietnamese restaurant and the Cal-Neva club; co-owner Cates views Mynt as a catalyst to redevelop blighted East Second Street.
Navigating Regulations Toward Retail Sales
Nevada voters approved Question 2 in November, legalizing recreational possession of up to one ounce of marijuana or an eighth-ounce of concentrate, while medical cardholders may hold 2.5 ounces. Mynt launches with medical sales but awaits Nevada Department of Taxation regulations for retail licensing, potentially available by late spring or early summer. This dual-market setup positions the dispensary to capitalize on tourism while bolstering local revitalization efforts.
